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Allen Ginsberg

Irwin Allen Ginsberg was an American poet and one of the leading figures of the Beat Generation in the 1950s. He vigorously opposed militarism, materialism and sexual repression...

Timeline of Events

1955

4.3.1955

The American Civil Liberties Union announces it will defend Allen Ginsberg's book ''Howl'' against obscenity charges.

1957

3.25.1957

United States Customs seizes copies of Allen Ginsberg's poem "Howl" on the grounds of obscenity.

10.3.1957

Allen Ginsberg's ''Howl and Other Poems'' is ruled not obscene.